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My Garden6 Comments

A News Update From my Garden: 30 August 2020

August 30, 2020December 29, 2020 franklparker

The rose I thought I had killed is alive and well Continue reading A News Update From my Garden: 30 August 2020

My Garden6 Comments

Weekend Walk in the Garden #18 – 2nd August 2020

August 2, 2020December 29, 2020 franklparker

In the greenhouse the tomatoes are ripening. The picture is misleading, however: they are not as large as they seem! Continue reading Weekend Walk in the Garden #18 – 2nd August 2020

My Garden7 Comments

Weekend Walk in the Garden #17 – 26th July 2020

July 26, 2020December 29, 2020 franklparker

July is finishing up as it began – the weather is extremely variable. There is grain ready for harvest but with barely two consecutive days of dry weather I’m guessing the farmers are becoming frustrated. In my garden the dahlias … Continue reading Weekend Walk in the Garden #17 – 26th July 2020

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Weekend Walk in the Garden #15: 12th July 2020

July 12, 2020December 29, 2020 franklparker

That blank corner is the lingering evidence of a mistake I made this winter. Continue reading Weekend Walk in the Garden #15: 12th July 2020

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